Sustainability for SMEs

The IKC3 ‘Sustainability for SMEs’ programme aims to support and empower small to medium enterprise and a range of organisations in a practical, actionable way to take control of their sustainability planning and monitoring needs. Comprised of six interactive sessions over 12 weeks, the programme will guide participants in the creation of their Sustainability Plan and a clear Roadmap to Sustainability tailored to the specific needs of each organisation. The sessions are structured to guide and create incremental but meaningful changes into any business ororganisation and to develop a Sustainability Plan for all stakeholders & clients.

 

Key to this is an assessment of current operations, defining and setting clearactionable objectives and tools to engage with staff and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement, developing strategies, monitoring progress, and laying the foundation for an effective and practical sustainability journey roadmap. Globally and nationally, SMEs play a vital role in driving economic growth and innovation. Implementing a sustainability plan can help these small to medium enterprises tobecome more resilient, uncover cost efficiencies, preempt upcoming rules andregulations, improve brand reputation, and gain a competitive edge.

How will the course benefit my career/organisation?

Sustainability skills are high in demand across as sectors and organisations. It is imperative to have a structured sustainability plan that meets existing andupcoming legislation, reporting and policy change. This course will support your career prospects through the addition of valuable skills and knowledge that benefit your place of work, your business or organisation with clear actionable sustainability targets, monitoring tools and strategy for growth and development.

What to expect.......

  • Develop your sustainability plan in 6 sessions over a 12 week period
  • Resource Management & Policy – Influencing and Competing Factors for SMEs
  • Inspiration from real world SMEs in climate transition action, reporting and monitoring
  • Sustainability Roadmap – Design and strategic pillars for successful implementation
  • Green Team – Building the team and developinginternal leadership skills & project ownership
  • Communicating Sustainability Credentials –Internal, external stakeholders, suppliers &customers

Entry Requirements

This programme is designed for those who have reached NFQ level 7 degree in business, HR, sales, management, engineering, food & beverage sector, marketing or any relevant degree area. The University’s policy in relation to recognition of prior learning (RPL) also applies.

Course Information

AWARD TYPE: NFQ Level 8
LOCATION:
Online 

DURATION: 12 weeks, once a fortnight, part-time, evening sessions

START DATE: February 2025 

COST: Free^ / €145 subsidised / €724 full cost

 

 ^Fully funded places are available for eligible learners living or working in the Midlands (Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath). The HCI Micro-credentials subsidy covers 80% of the course fee, the ReSHAPE project will fund the remaining 20%.

 

For eligible participants, the HCI Learner Fee Subsidy will pay 80% of the programme fee*. The remaining 20%, €145, will be payable before registration.

For applicants who aren’t eligible for the HCI Learner Fee Subsidy, the full cost of the programme, €725, will be payable before registration.

 

*limited places available

 

Application Deadline:
Friday 17th January 202

HCI LEARNER FEE SUBSIDY

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for an 80% fee subsidy (subject to the availability of places). Details can be found here.

ReSHAPE Project Funding

Fully funded places are available for learners living or working in the Midlands (Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath). The HCI Micro-credentials subsidy covers 80% of the course fee, with ReSHAPE funding the remaining 20%. Details can be found here.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
Email: ikc3@mtu.ie

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